Sermons on Outward Appearance:

How To Make Good Decisions Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 23, 2015

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "God Is Here". Christians need to be reminded in how to make decisions that please God.

Series: God Is Here [#2] HOW TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS Esther 2:1-23 Introduction: I was talking to my brother and we were remembering some of the stupid things we did as children. One of our favorite things to do was hoist our bikes up from the Mulberry Tree and then jump our bikes off of the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 7, 2014

“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour”. (Matthew 25:13)

Theme: Prepare for the day of the Lord Text: Amos 5:18-24; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 25:1-13 A common problem in the world is that of procrastination. Procrastination is simply defined as putting off what needs to be done or hoping to do tomorrow what should have been done yesterday. It is waiting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Body: A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 5, 2020

The Lord requires our total submission to Him, living a life pleasing unto Him at all times

Your Body: A Living Sacrifice Study Text: Romans 12: 1 - 2 Introduction: - Believers should willingly offer their bodies to God as living sacrifice for His honour, praise and glory, because of His profound mercy to us in Christ. - Our greatest desire should be to live lives of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Have You Built?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2005

This sermon is about building a life and faith that will stand the trials and tribulations of modern living.

Where Have Your Built? – Matthew 7: 21 - 29 Intro: Nick spared no expense in building his beautiful, big ranch-style home covered in limestone. – Built over a mine shaft – caved in – for lack of planning. I. Verse 21 – “not everyone who says Lord, Lord, . . .” A. Lord = KURIOS – Rabbi, My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Biblical Warning On The Dangers Of Inner Darkness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 7, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on those who masquerade as servants of God while harboring inner darkness.

In today's world, it's not uncommon to encounter individuals who claim to serve God while exhibiting behaviors that are far from divine. The Bible warns us about such deceivers, who may appear righteous on the outside but are inwardly corrupt. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Characteristics Of A Godly Marriage (1 Peter 3:1-7) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 3:1-7

Characteristics of a Godly Marriage Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. Your beauty should not come from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have A Dream

Contributed by Terry Costaris on Oct 18, 2000

Please Review the Texts of James 1:2-13 and 1 Samuel 16: 1,4-7 before reading the Pastorís Sermon.

Please Review the Texts of James 1:2-13 and 1 Samuel 16: 1,4-7 before reading the Pastorís Sermon. James 2:1-13 1 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, donít show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-13

"The Might Of The Widow's Mite"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 14, 2005

I love people who overcome excuses. If anyone had a reason not to “give,” it was this woman. The widow’s might… she shuts down everyone else’s excuse!

Title: “The Widow’s Might” Introduction: Jesus had just warned the people about the leaven of the Pharisees. They looked religious on outward appearance, but God looks upon the heart of a man. Thus our text begins. Here the widow woman is used by Christ to illustrate the kind of Christian that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Don't You Get It

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 5, 2015

Hopefully this sermon would get people to look at themselves and realize that we should reserve judgment about others and the congregation would begin to realize that their relationship with Christ is what really matters.

Don’t you get it? Romans 2: 17 – 23 I. Are we judging people by a higher standard that we ourselves don’t live up to, do we tend to take on an attitude of privilege or perhaps a holier than thou attitude? 1. We may think this text is just for the Jews • In Galatians Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's In Charge Around Here Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Why would Paul bring up this subject? Because the Corinthians needed to decide who their authority would be.

WHO’S IN CHARGE AROUND HERE? II CORINTHIANS 10:7-11 INTRODUCTION: A man wandered into the pastor’s study and said, “I’m looking for someone around here with a little authority.” The pastor replied, “I’ve got just about as little authority as anyone, what you need?” Who’s in charge around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith On Autopilot – Going Through The Motions Without Heart Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Sep 27, 2025

There’s comfort in routine. Singing the same hymns, praying the same prayers, sitting in the same pew each Sunday—it all feels safe. But these familiar patterns can lull us into a dangerous place: performing religion instead of pursuing Jesus.

Title: Faith on Autopilot – Going Through the Motions Without Heart Text: Matt. 15:8-9 ‘This people honors me with their lips but their heart is far from me; 9 in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ “When routine replaces relationship” Introduction: “When faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hypocrite's Triple Judgment

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 11, 2011

God looks on the heart, and sees through all of those things that we outwardly decorate ourselves with. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

The Hypocrite's Triple Judgment Romans 2:1-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TripleJudgment.html Howard Carter discovered the tomb of old King Tut back in the early twenties and when he finally broke in to the tomb of one of Egypt's richest kings, he went in and found the casket, the sarcophagus, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A City Turned To God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 17, 2007

The way God dealt with Jonah is the way he deals with every believer. God calls upon us to count the cost.

A City Turned to God, Jonah 3:1-10 In the Book Hudson Taylor- God’s Man in China, the story is told of when Taylor was traveling by ship from Shangahi to Ningo. Among the passengers was one Chinese man who spent some years in England and went by the name of Peter, he was on Taylor’s heart, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lukewarm Christian Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 12, 2025

. A lukewarm Christian, according to Jesus, is someone who is neither cold nor hot, but rather tepid, lacking genuine passion and commitment to their faith.

In Revelation 3:14-22, Jesus addresses the church in Laodicea, warning them of the dangers of lukewarmness. This passage serves as a reminder that merely professing Christianity is not enough to guarantee salvation. A lukewarm Christian, according to Jesus, is someone who is neither cold nor hot, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

King David - A Nobody Becomes A Somebody! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2024

God takes nobodies with a right heart on the inside and makes them some-bodies. It all starts in the heart, it's a heart that seeks to do the will of God no matter what!

Series: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: We are asking God to help us see things in His Word that we have never seen before in 2024! We will be exploring the life of King David, and I pray your eyes are open to what to do and what not to do! David’s life is an example for us to learn and grow by! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Samuel 16:10-17, 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational